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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

New law to boost telco competition

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The Department of Information and Communications Technology said Thursday it expects a more vibrant competition between telecommunication service providers with the implementation of the Mobile Number Portability Act.

Under Republic Act No. 11202, consumers will be able to keep their mobile number even if they switch service providers or change their subscription to postpaid to prepaid, and vice versa –free of charge.

“We hail the passage of this game-changing policy, which shifts the telecommunication services paradigm to be more consumer-centric,” acting DICT Secretary Eliseo Rio Jr. said.

“The law will cultivate a sense of urgency for telcos to deliver only the best service since subscribers now won’t hesitate to choose what’s best for their money’s worth,” Rio said.

Aside from keeping their numbers, consumers would also not be charged any interconnection fees for domestic calls and texts.

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